Breathing a sigh of relief for public education in Vancouver

After a long campaign, voters have elected a progressive majority at School Board. I am pleased to be joining fellow COPE candidates Allan Wong, Al Blakey, and Vision Vancouver candidates Patti Bacchus, Mike Lombardi, Ken Clement, and Sharon Gregson on the Vancouver School Board. (Really wish that Alvin and Bill were joining us – maybe next time)We have a lot of work ahead of us – moving the board back in the direction of transparency, openness, and public advocacy. We are all committed to the defense of public education – and I know we can do the work. But we will need you, the education community, to stay involved. We will need you to push us, and keep us accountable. We won’t succeed without your participation.

Thanks to everyone who supported me. It is an honour and a great responsibility.

About Us:

The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.